Meals on Wheels

The delivered meal service or 'Meals On Wheels' provides meals for people who are frail, aged or have a disability and are nutritionally at risk. This may include people who are no longer able to cook meals for themselves or require assistance with nutrition.

Offering a variety of options to clients with meals delivered Monday to Friday, menus are created in consultation with a dietician and are aimed at providing between one third and one half of the daily nutrition requirements.

A wide range of food is offered. Each day clients are able to select any of the following:

• A soup,
• A choice from 5-6 main courses,
• a dessert or fresh fruit
• sandwiches
• Orange juice is also provided unless otherwise requested

Main courses usually include a roast, a casserole, a vegetarian dish and a salad. All hot meals are accompanied with vegetables. All desserts are suitable for diabetics unless stated.

How Much can you Have?

Meals on Wheels are available five days per week from Monday to Friday. Dedicated Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver the meals to clients in their homes between 11.30am and 1.00pm each weekday.

How to Apply?

To apply for Meals on Wheels contact the Intake Worker at Aged & Disability Services on 5320 5629.

What Will it Cost?

Meals on Wheels Services are Government funded through the Home & Community Crae (HACC) Program and are available to eligible clients. Fees are determined by a means test. This will be discussed with you by the Assessment Worker.

Contact Details

The Meals on Wheels service is supported by a number of dedicated volunteers who deliver the meals daily. If you or someone you know would like to become a Meals on Wheels volunteer, please contact the Food Service Co-ordinator on 03 5320 5633 for more information.